Making sure there is appropriate wifi for remote workers in Panama City will be an important consideration for anyone looking to move to Panama’s capital. Luckily, this global city boasts some of Central America’s fasted internet speeds, averaging out at around 22 mbps down and 8 mbps up. The country relies on fixed-internet, cable broadband meaning connections are largely reliable and secure. Indeed, Panama City’s position as a leader for regional and global business means fast internet connections are relied on here by local startups as much as large multinational companies.

For remote workers, Panama City offers a wide range of places where wifi is easily obtainable and fast, reliable speeds can be expected.

Without a doubt, cafes offer some of the best wifi for remote workers in Panama City. These spaces are very laptop-friendly and regularly welcome business executives, lunch meetings and remote workers, meaning business relies on good internet connectivity at all times. Cafes not only offer great internet connectivity to clients but also well-designed, comfortable spaces to sit down with their laptop for a few hours of focused work. Panama is also a renowned coffee-growing nation so you can expect coffee-houses here to take the brewing and roasting process seriously, leading to some great cups of coffee to get you concentrated on the tasks ahead. Some popular cafes with wifi for remote workers in Panama City include Mentiritas Blancas, Coffee Bean and Nomad Eatery.

Some of the best places to find superfast wifi for remote workers in Panama City will certainly be the coworking spaces around town. These spaces are equipped with purpose-built communications infrastructures meant to withstand the demand for fast connections from coworking members. Wifi in Panama City’s coworking spaces is also likely to be safer than those found in public spaces and cafes around the city, minimizing the need to use a VPN while working. Another of the many benefits of coworking spaces in Panama City is certainly the comfortable spaces they offer members - many are equipped with great outdoor areas for catching a quick break during the work day, as well as dedicated event spaces for networking and social gatherings among members. Some popular coworking spaces with great wifi for remote workers in Panama City include The Cube, Workings and the Panama Coworking Center.

Home wifi for remote workers in Panama City will be provided by either CableOnda or Cable & Wireless, Panama’s two main broadband providers. Of course, it is still a good idea for you to check with your landlord on any existing wifi arrangements and speeds in prospective apartments before closing any contracts. Additionally, remote workers in Panama City can also count on fast mobile data, with Claro and Movistar providing LTE connectivity around the country - just buy a SIM card for a nominal price at authorized branches and top up your line to get browsing.

There are also lots of free wifi options for remote workers in Panama City. Indeed, the SmartCity program launched in 2017 has launched more than 150 hotspots around the city, mainly around transportation hubs and government buildings. This project was launched with the help of Wigo and JCDecaux, and provides helpful wifi for all individuals in the city to be connected while on the move around the city. Free wifi is also available around Panama City’s two airports, as well as the City of Knowledge.

For more information about living in Panama City as a remote worker, check out our complete Panama City guide.